Do you work in the field of human rights? Do you want to move from knowing about African human rights mechanisms to engaging with them in practice?
Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights Association, the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies, and the Network of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in North Africa announce the opening of applications to participate in:
🌍 Regional Training Program: "Enhancing the Capacities of Arabic-Speaking Civil Society Organizations on Advocacy and Engagement with African Human Rights Mechanisms"
📍 Dakar – Senegal
📅 7-13 October 2026
In conjunction with the activities of the African NGO Forum and on the margins of the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Why this training?
It is not just a theoretical training course. Participants will have the opportunity to combine specialized training with direct practical application through learning about the mechanisms of the African Commission, participating in the activities of the African NGO Forum, following the proceedings of the 89th Session of the African Commission, and communicating with African and international organizations, experts, and actors.
🎯 What will we learn together?
During the program, participants will practically learn about:
- The African human rights system within the framework of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
- The mandates of the African Commission and its working mechanisms.
- How to prepare oral statements and written contributions.
- Preparing human rights memoranda and correspondence.
- Mechanisms for submitting and following up on complaints and communications before the African Commission.
- How to communicate and advocate before members of the ACHPR and its special mechanisms.
- Identifying stakeholders and developing advocacy and engagement strategies.
- Networking and cooperation skills with African and international CSOs.
🚀 Most importantly... you will apply what you have learned on the ground!
The program includes:
🟢 Specialized interactive training, case studies, and practical exercises
🟢 Simulation of advocacy processes before the ACHPR.
🟢 Participation in the NGO Forum preceding the ordinary Session of the ACHPR
🟢 Following the proceedings of the 89th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
🟢 Participation in relevant side events
🟢 Opportunities to communicate with African and international NGOs, experts, actors, and Commissioners of the Commission
🟢 Participation in the implementation of side events on the margins of the Session
👥 Who can apply?
The call is addressed to representatives of:
- • Civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations.
- • Research institutions and centers.
- • Relevant civic initiatives.
Priority will be given to applicants from Arabic-speaking African countries, including: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, and Tunisia.
🎓 What does the participant receive?
✔️ Full participation in the training free of charge.
✔️ A certificate of participation from the organizing partners.
✔️ Specialized practical training.
✔️ An opportunity to directly learn about African human rights mechanisms.
✔️ An opportunity to network with CSOs and experts from Africa and beyond.
✔️ Joining the regional network of NGOs interested in working with African mechanisms.
⚠️ Important note regarding travel and accommodation
The training itself is free of charge, and there are no participation or training fees.
The program does not cover the costs of travel tickets or accommodation in Dakar, and selected participants are required to cover these costs themselves.
🔴 Limited seats, and the application deadline is 31 August 2026
The program aims to select only 15-20 participants.
If you represent a CSO or NGO and want to move beyond the stage of "knowing" the African human rights system to being able to "engage and advocate within it practically," this is an opportunity to develop your skills and build regional relationships that can continue after the end of the program.
📩 For inquiries and communication: a.pasha@safearabregion.org, infocom@acdhrs.org
The registration form is available at the following link: https://forms.gle/gGBgssdJENA4G4k5A
shortlink: https://safearabregion.org/en/?p=46788
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